Parenting Journey Home Visitor

JOB TITLE: Parenting Journey Home Visitor
ORGANIZATION: Parents and Children Together (P.A.C.T.) Family Resource Centre
REPORTS TO: Executive Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Parenting Journey Home Visitor plays a vital role in providing personalized support to families within their homes and communities. The position focuses on building strong, trusting relationships with families, offering guidance, and connecting them with valuable resources and services. The Home Visitor works with parents and caregivers with children up to their nineteenth birthday, promoting positive parenting practices, child development, and family well-being through the Parenting Journey program. This role involves both direct support to families and administrative tasks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Family Support & Home Visiting:

• Establish and maintain trusting relationships with families, providing ongoing support through regular home visits.
• Offer information on child and adolescent development, parenting techniques, community resources, and family dynamics.
• Assist families in accessing services such as healthcare, education, childcare, and other community supports.
• Encourage self-sufficiency and positive problem-solving strategies within families.
• Accompany families to appointments, providing support and advocacy as needed.
• Promote healthy home environments by demonstrating interactive activities that foster child development.
• Consult with supervisors regarding cases requiring more intensive support or intervention.

Program Facilitation & Community Outreach:

• Plan and facilitate parent-child programs, after-school activities, and other community-based services.
• Set up program spaces and ensure they are cleaned and maintained after use.
• Provide peer support and encourage leadership within groups.
• Coordinate transportation and childcare arrangements for program participants as applicable.
• Participate in the evaluation and improvement of programs, ensuring feedback is collected and submitted.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate group programs, workshops, and discussions.

Program Promotion & Referral Services:

• Respond to referrals and direct families to appropriate internal and external programs.
• Maintain strong partnerships with community organizations and service providers to expand referral networks.
• Participate in community events to promote the Parenting Journey program and recruit participants.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Keep accurate records, including mileage, expenses, program attendance, and evaluation forms.
• Prepare and submit monthly staff reports, timesheets, and program documentation.
• Manage personal correspondence and maintain organized records of client and program-related information.
• Adhere to organizational policies, including occupational health and safety guidelines, and privacy standards.

Professional Development:

• Pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Attend community committee meetings, workshops, or consultations with approval from the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary education in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working directly with families and children, particularly in a supportive or advocacy role.
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and parenting practices.
• Familiarity with community services and resources for families.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and support families in a non-judgmental manner.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in environments with frequent interruptions.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with team members and community partners.
• Basic computer literacy, including familiarity with record-keeping software and Microsoft Office.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable and insured vehicle, and be willing to travel within the community.
• Flexible schedule with availability for occasional evenings and weekends.
• A satisfactory Child Abuse Registry check and Police Record Check are required.
• Ability to lift and transport program materials as needed.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: Competitive wages based on education and experience.

Benefits: RRSP matching program, paid vacation, paid sick time, and professional development opportunities.

Professional Development: Access to training and career growth initiatives, including workshops and certifications.

Please email our Operations Director Megan at megan@pactfrc.com with your cover letter and resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-07
Expected start date: 2025-03-24